Definition
天下第一 is a fixed expression literally meaning 'the first under heaven.' It describes someone or something that is the best, unmatched, or peerless in a given domain. The phrase carries a classical Chinese flavor and is often used in martial arts fiction, historical contexts, or to emphasize supreme achievement. It is not used as a literal ranking; it's an idiom for unrivaled excellence.
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unmatchedpeerlessthe best in the world
Examples
- ，天下第一。Hěn duō wǔxiá xiǎoshuō lǐ, tā dōu shì tiān xià dì yī.In many martial arts novels, he is the best under heaven.
- ，天下第一。Zhè cì bǐsài tā dé le guànjūn, zhēn shì tiān xià dì yī.She won the championship in this competition, truly unmatched.
- 天下第一，。Tā de chúyì tiān xià dì yī, méirén bǐ de shàng.His cooking skills are peerless; no one can compare.
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